We are delighted that today's Texas Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at St.Ignatius AC Hall, was a remarkable success. The event brought together a dedicated group of alumni who came to celebrate our shared Longhorn spirit and contribute to the future direction of our association.
Key Highlights
CYCLOTHON 2024. LAA’s flagship event was organised today from Loyola School covering 7 km. The theme for this is year was “Pedal to show Solidarity with Doctors”. More than 600 students from Class 4 to 12 along with Doctors, Alumni office bearers, Teachers and Volunteers participated and cycled to show Solidarity with Doctors. Jai Loyola
The 8th edition of Major H K Sharma Memorial Inter-house debate was held on 7th September 2024 at St. Xavier’s School, Jaipur.
It was our honour to have Mr Sudhir Raniwala 77 batch,
Ms Bharati Chaturvedi , and Mr Shreyans Kasliwal 99 batch as the honoured judges.
It was a pleasure to have President of Xavier’s alumini Mr Luv Shekhawat as the guest of honor.
Parimal Kasliwal 85 as usual was standing besides me to see the proceedings through. It will be our endeavour as a family to take this debate to ever higher levels.
I once again thank the esteemed judges, Luv n Parimal for the time and support.
Also thank you to the School Management ,Alex sir and Olive Mam and the students for the help and coordination to make this a success.
Dr Himanshu sharma 85
St Xaviers’ School, Jaipur
Teacher's Day is always a special day for TEXAS (The Ex-Xaverites Alumni Association of Surat)
It was a day to appreciate our Guru's who shaped each of Us. Texas appreciated Teachers with small gift of love.
The primary and higher secondary sections celebrated this special day showing their gratitude and love for their teachers. The management and alumni/ae were present too making it so much large and fulfilling.
APX (Association of Past Xavierites) always partake in all activities and programs of the school and hosted the lunch as a mark of respect and to express gratitude towards the teachers & staff. This is an annual program and just strengthens the bond between all the pillars of the institute that is staff, students, parents, benefactors and alumni/ae. Team APX
The School of Commerce, Finance, and Accountancy at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) hosted the Triumph and Tenacity program on 3rd September, 2024 to celebrate student achievements in academics and sports.
Chief guest K. V. Kamath, Padma Bhushan awardee and chairman of the National Bank of Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), a distinguished alumnus of the University shared insights from his extensive banking experience, emphasizing perseverance and innovative thinking.
The event included the felicitation of students who excelled in professional exams and sports National Level. University leaders reiterated their commitment to holistic development and academic excellence.
Dr. Kartikeya Sarabhai (Founder and Director of Centre for Environment Education & Chairman of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises) our own Alumni from Physics Department (1965 Batch), was the Chief Guest for the *Research Day 2024* today on 31st August, 2024 at St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
4th JAAI GC meeting was held on 24th & 25th Aug @ St Joseph North Point Darjeeling.Fr Sudhir Bhatia PCA Gujarat, Jitesh Jariwala JAAG President, Pankaj Chorawala JAAI WZ GC member, Kinjal Sheth Texas Office Bearer along with Mr Bhavin Vashi JAAI GC Gujarat Province attended it.
Very fruitful meeting with Excellent Hospitality by Host Association of Central Zone. Next Six month Pan India Activity has been schedule & shall be circulated soon. Updates on WUJA & JAAI new developments were presented. JAAI Council members also appreciated JAAG as one of highest member delegates who attended the GC meet.
As for success & appreciation JAAI GC Awarded, One member association of Each Zone,for their contribution in Blood donation camps that were organised during last 6 mths as a part of JAAI activity calender.
Am Happy to Announce that TEXAS was awarded from WEST Zone. Schedule & Date for 5th GC meeting will be announced soon.
50 computers and 10 latest smart boards , total cost of 47 lakhs under global grant (2023-24) by Rotary Club of Tirunelveli West at St Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Palayamkottai, TN
20 August 2024 was an important day in the annals of St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)Mangaluru and St Aloysius College Alumni Association (SACAA). They launched a unique Diploma Certificate Course in "Herbal Medicines and Disease Prevention" for the inmates inside the District Prison in Mangalore. This is the first of its kind course across all Indian prisons.
Among the dignitaries present at the inaugural function included the Vice Chancellor Rev Dr Praveen Martis SJ, the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Ravindra M Joshi, Prl. District and Sessions Judge, Mrs Shobha BG, Member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority and others. A book written by Prof. Edmund Frank on Herbal Plants and Disease Prevention was released on the occasion. Prof.Edmund Frank is the Coordinator of the course.
Contributed by Prof.Edmund Frank
JAAI National Vice President
